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Women’s Reservation Bill and Delimitation 2026: Key takeaways
The proposed legislation seeks to expand the Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850, addressing demographic shifts since the last adjustment in 1976, thus reshaping political power across the nation.
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‘Anti-democratic move’: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls for withdrawal of Delimitation Bill
Pinarayi says there is ‘serious suspicion’ that the Bill is a move to subvert federal system
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Need for joint response of INDIA bloc on delimitation, women reservation bills: Omar Abdullah
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said both the proposed increase in the Lok Sabha seats and women’s representation need “to be examined collectively by the Opposition”
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CM Stalin burns copy of Delimitation Bill in Namakkal
M.K. Stalin urged people to hoist black flags in every home and public place
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In 2025 verdict, Supreme Court had warned of delimitation ‘destabilising uniform electoral framework’
The Supreme Court has consistently held that though judicial review of delimitation was limited, the court could intervene if the exercise was capricious and unreasonable
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Operation to capture wild elephant in Hassan fails
The team is expected to resume the operation on April 16
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Jagan warns of agitation over Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour delay, targets Naidu
Questioning the delay in inauguration of Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour, the YSRCP chief accuses the government of giving land to a private defence company in the area, and vows to remove it once the YSRCP comes to power
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Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Urban Co-operative Society fraud case: Duped depositors told to submit relevant documents in Bengaluru
As per the notice from the competent authority, depositors must submit 10 types of documents to process their refund claims
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CBSE Class 10 results: Thiruvananthapuram region tops again
Shares top spot with Vijayawada. The Thiruvananthapuram region, comprising Kerala and Lakshadweep, registered a pass percentage of 99.79; girls continue to do better than boys
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ACB raids MeeSeva centres across Telangana
The raids which began at 4 p.m., continued into early hours as officials probed overcharging, agent nexus and suspected malpractices
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‘Arrive Alive’ drives held across city to promote road safety among children, students
At Khairatabad, the Saifabad Traffic Police organised a helmet distribution drive at VV Statue to mark Children’s Road Safety Day
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Hyderabad metro rail phase 1 takeover hinges on guarantees, RBI nod & Centre’s stand
The proposal centres on a ₹15,000-crore transaction, including a ₹13,000-crore debt component and a ₹2,000-crore equity payout
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Hottest place in Karnataka on April 14: Aurad in Kalaburagi district records season’s high of 45°C
The bulletin noted that several places in Kalaburagi, Raichur, Bidar and Vijayapura districts, along with parts of Yadgir and Bagalkot, recorded temperatures ranging between 42°C and 45°C on April 14
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APSRTC employees’ problems will be resolved, says Andhra Social Welfare Minister
Social Welfare Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy assures APSRTC workers of government action on pending DA dues and Stree Shakti workload concerns in Ongole.
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Chhattisgarh cabinet forms committee to prepare UCC draft
The Opposition Congress has criticised the move, claiming that it would harm the tribals who constitute a major portion of the State’s population.
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Women’s Commission sets up panel to probe alleged sexual harassment at TCS Nashik
In a statement, the Commission said the panel will visit the facility on April 18 to conduct an on-the-spot inquiry, examine the circumstances leading to the incident and assess the response of the authorities
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38 booked, 23 held in Uttar Pradesh over violence on Ambedkar Jayanti
Anti-social elements allegedly tried to block the route of a procession taken out by the Dalit community to celebrate Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary: police
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Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha
These Bills will have significant impact on the composition of Parliament and its functioning, and are being introduced with no public discussion
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Five killed, 15 critically injured as explosion rips house at Kadiri in Sri Sathya Sai district
Gas cylinder explosion was powerful enough to demolish two houses at Kummaravandla Palli village in Kadiri mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district in Andhra Pradesh
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Devious menace: On predatory loan apps
Loan apps function in a regulatory dark area and promise easy credit
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